Memorial Day ceremony set

Members of the Northmont Jr. ROTC presenting the colors at last year’s Memorial Day ceremony.

Photo by Ron Nunnari / Civitas Media

CLAYTON — Saturday, May 27 at 10 a.m., American Legion Post 707 will be hosting the annual community Memorial Day Ceremonies at the Northmont High School football field memorial site, 4916 National Road in Clayton.

National Anthem by Northmont Band & Encore under the direction of Brian Wissman

Opening address by Post 707 Commander Michael Blackwell

Memorial Day prayer by Post 707 Chaplain Phil Rivkin

Memorial Day poem by Northmont Jr. ROTC Lt. Col. Ken Knotts

Main address by United States Army Command Sgt. Major Michael White (retired)

Presentation of Wreath by United States Navy

Bag Pipes – Jim Michaels

Memorial Day songs Northmont Encore student singers

Closing prayer

Twenty One Gun Salute by Post 707 Honor Guard

Taps by Northmont band member

All community residents are encouraged to attend and pay tribute to all fallen Veterans and remember those who gave so much for us.

Members of the Northmont Jr. ROTC presenting the colors at last year’s Memorial Day ceremony.

http://aimmedianetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/26/2017/05/web1_SteppingOff-1.jpgMembers of the Northmont Jr. ROTC presenting the colors at last year’s Memorial Day ceremony.Photo by Ron Nunnari / Civitas Media